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Topic: Feeling a bit discouraged (Read 831 times)

I'm feeling a bit discouraged at the moment. I'm still struggling with the many things that have impaired my relationship with God. I'm constantly asking God for forgiveness of the many sins that I commit but it's getting difficult to forgive myself.

In addition, I'm quite lamenting the state of christians in general (at least in my area). I know that all of us have fallen short. But I can't help but feel that we're not doing so good for others. Or maybe it's just me. the reason why I say this that one person I often communicated with on tumblr had her spiritual struggles and I have tried to offer her comfort and encouragement. When she got more frustrated, she openly professed to being an agnostic. I had hoped that things would get better for her. I just made the soul-hurting discovery that she committed full apostasy.

Prayers needed,

GTA

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God be merciful to us sinners.

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the best way of conveying God's love to people is through your own presence and deeds.

No longer posting on this forum. Thanks to all the helpful people who inspired me. God bless.

GTA, realize she's not the last one you will "fail" to reach...but, keep trying!Happens to me all the time! Breaks my heart each time, but, I keep trying over and over!

Many are called, but, unfortunately few are chosen.

Keep the faith, and may the Lord strengthen you, dispel your discouragement and aid you in continuing His good work!

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Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.—St. Isaac of Syria

sometimes people go through agnostic periods before coming closer to God with a stronger faith.i hope and pray this happens to your computer friend.all u can do is pray and then leave it in God's hands. sometimes just keeping in touch and being a good friend is all it takes to gently push someone back to God's love.keep searching for God and showing mercy to those around u, and God will show Himself.may God guide you.

I know the Lord says all sins will be forgiven except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit & aside from possible examples, I would not want to venture to define this. This agnostic individual must be in some anguish & if her heart is loving, I would hardly give up hope for her in any sense & just keep praying for her. Personaly I could see someone like her being judged righteous while I may stumble.